Hey, guys. It's Keyblade Master of Light once again, here to deliver you another story. Yes, it's another Kingdom Hearts story and yes, it's another crossover story, only this time around, it's with Mario. Or in this case, one of my favorite series of Mario; Paper Mario. Considering these two game series are RPG games, but in their own different way, I figured why not make a story like this, since I've been wanting to make a story like it. Let's see where this story takes us.

Here's the usual disclaimer: I do NOT own Kingdom Hearts or Paper Mario. Kingdom Hearts belongs to Square Enix/Disney and Tetsuya Nomura while Mario and Paper Mario are owned by Nintendo and Shigeru Miyamoto.

Enjoy the story


Prologue: Heroes of the Stars

During the course of their first journey together Sora, Donald, and Goofy prepare to leave Traverse Town and board the Gummi ship ready for a new world to explore.

"Well, we ready to head for the next world?" Sora asked.

"Yeah, but what's the next one to go to?" Donald asked.

"I think there might be another we haven't explored yet." Goofy said as they look at the ship's screen and find a world not yet determined.

"Okay, let's try going there next." Sora said as they prepare to disembark.

(Theme: Blast Away)

The Gummi ship begins flying through space while firing at incoming Heartless ships and also shooting down meteorites and dodging obstacles until they arrive into a different section of space and continue firing down Heartless ships and dodging more obstacles but as they keep flying they're near a new world they haven't seen before but they see what looks like a giant Heartless ship behind them.

"That's a big Heartless ship." Sora said.

"Quick! We have to fire it down!" Donald said as the giant Heartless ship gets in front.

"Look out! It's aimin' to attack us!" Goofy said.

The giant Heartless ship begins firing missiles at the Gummi ship which moves to dodge as the Gummi ship fires its own shots at the giant Heartless ship which retaliates with unleashing giant laser beams doing some damage to the Gummi ship which continues to fire more shots to do some damage to the giant Heartless ship only for the enemy ship to fire its missiles again and unleashing more laser beams doing more damage to the Gummi ship which retaliates with firing its shots to do more damage but the Heartless ship prepares to fire a giant laser at the Gummi ship which moves to dodge and fires its shots into the enemy ship's cannons causing the giant Heartless ship to begin to malfuncion and begins to explode.

"We got it!" Sora cheered.

"But I think that explosion's gonna be big!" Goofy said as the Heartless ship explodes unleashing a giant fiery explosion.

"Quick! Get us outta here!" Donald yelled but the explosion gets the Gummi ship causing damage to it.

"Uh-oh..." Sora said as the damaged Gummi ship starts to crash.

"Everyone brace yourselves!" Goofy said as the ship crashes into the new world near them.


In a forest with many trees, green grass, and bushes someone is lying on the ground unconscious and it's a man with brown hair, mustache, wearing a red shirt with blue overalls, white gloves, brown shoes, and a red cap with a letter M on it but then something hovers over the unconscious man and they're seven star shaped figures and they look down at the man.

"Oh, thank heavens! He's been gravely injured, but I think he'll recover." One of the stars said and it's a female star wearing a pink bow.

"But Bowser has the Star Rod! Now he's mighter than Mario! It's hopeless! All is lost!" The other star said and it's a male with a mustache.

"Now everybody just calm down. As long as we keep it together, there's always hope. Our fates are in Mario's hands We must try to revive him. Gather around, everyone. Send Mario your power!" The third star said and it's an elder star with a white bushy mustache and the stars begin using their powers on the man. "Phew, that's all we can do for now. Mario, please get up, please..." The elder star said as they disappear.

Just then a little mushroom like figure girl with a bow arrives at the forest and finds the unconscious man.

"It really sounded like something fell somewhere around here... Who could that be?" The little mushroom girl asked walking over to the man. "This red shirt, this hat, and this mustache... This looks like the one and only Mario! It couldn't be, could it? The REAL Mario? Hey, hey! Wake up! Up and at 'em!" The mushroom girl said but nothing. "Oh, no! He won't wake up! Oh, what am I gonna do?" The mushroom girl asked.

Just then someone is falling from the sky and lands somewhere in the bushes causing the mushroom girl to jump.

"Now what was that?" The mushroom girl asked going for the bushes and she finds what looks like a boy with spiky brown hair, wearing a red shirt and shorts, a black hoodie with white short sleeves over the red shirt, white finger less gloves, crown necklace, and yellow shoes. "Huh? Who's THIS? I don't think I've seen him before. Hey, wake up!" The mushroom girl said but the boy is unconscious. "Oh, this is bad!" The mushroom girl said leaving. "DAD! GOOM-PA! GOOMBARIO!" The mushroom girl shouted.

Later the man and the boy are still unconcious and are lying on two beds in a house but then the elder star from before appears.

"Mario... Can you hear me, Mario...? I'm Eldstar, a Star Spirit... I have something very important to tell you... It concerns the Princess and all of the Mushroom Kingdom. Sadly, I haven't the strength to talk to you here. Mario... I need you to come to Shooting Star Summit. Please, Mario... We Star Spirits will be waiting for you at the summit..." Eldstar said but then sees the boy. "This boy... I know not who this one is, but I feel something special about him. Mario...please take him to Shooting Star Summit as well..." Eldstar said disappearing.

Later the man named Mario wakes up and looks around to find himself in a wooden house and he sees the unconscious boy and so Mario proceeds to jump on him three times to wake him up.

"Ugh, I'm awake!" The boy said but looks around the wooden house. "Now where am I? Ugh, my head hurts..." The boy said rubbing his head and Mario jumps to get his attention. "Huh? Who're you?" The boy asked and Mario makes a waving motion. "Mario, huh? Nice to meet you, I guess. I'm Sora. Do you know where we are?" Sora asked but Mario shrugs. "Okay? I'm in a house. The last thing I remember was... Oh, no! Donald! Goofy! I can't believe I lost them again..." Sora said but Mario tries to comfrot him. "Thanks. If I'm here, they gotta be here too. Let's find out where we are." Sora said and Mario nods.

Just then a humanoid figure with a white mushroom head with red polka dots and wearing a blue sleeveless vest enters the house.

"Oh, Mario! You're awake! I see that boy's awake too. You guys haven't opened your eyes for days. Everyone's worried sick!" The humanoid mushrom head said.

"We were asleep for DAYS?!" Sora asked shocked. "Look, I appreciate for helping us, but where are we?" Sora asked and Mario nods.

"This is Goomba Village. It's a tiny village that's west of Toad Town. The only residents are me and a single family of Goombas." The humanoid mushroom head said.

"Goomba Village? That's a weird name." Sora said crossing his arms.

"The Goombas in the family are just the nicest folks you'll ever meet. They found you two unconscious in the forest and carried you guys here to get better." The humanoind mushroom head said.

"Uh, listen..." Sora stops talking.

"Call me Toad." Toad said.

"Toad... Have you seen two people named Donald and Goofy?" Sora asked.

"No, I haven't seen or heard names like those before. You and Mario were the only ones the Goomba family found." Toad said.

"I hope they're okay..." Sora said and then Mario asks Toad something.

"Huh? A Star with a mustache? You're saying a star told you to go to Shooting Star Summit?" Toad asked and Mario nods. "No, I saw nothing like that. I didn't see anyone come in or out of this house. Maybe you had a dream..." Toad suggested.

"Maybe it wasn't a dream. I mean, I never saw a star with a mustache, but...for some reason, I did hear someone talking about Shooting Star Summit and that Mario said to bring someone with him..." Sora said.

"It could have been a message from a Star Spirit. They live in Star Haven. Shooting Star Summit is the nearest place to Star Haven, so it might make sense." Toad said Sora and Mario look at each other. "In any case, I'm glad to see you two are okay. As for your friends, I don't know where they are, but hopefully they're okay too and I hope you find them." Toad said.

"Yeah, me too." Sora said.

"I know the Goombas would be happy if you paid them a visit." Toad said.

"Okay, let's go." Sora said making a fist but then notices it. "Huh?" Sora asked looking at his whole body and notices he's flat as paper. "I'M FLAT?! How'd this happen?!" Sora asked shocked making Mario have a look of confusion. "Everything's flat as paper!" Sora said and Mario raises an eyebrow at Sora. "Oh, sorry... I kinda overreacted there." Sora said rubbing his head.

"No offense, but you're kinda a strange person." Toad said.

"Says the one with a mushroom on his head..." Sora said to himself. "Anyway, Mario, let's go find that Goomba family." Sora said and Mario nods and they leave the house.

(World of Mushroom Kingdom)

(Field Theme: Goomba Village)

(Goomba Village)

Sora and Mario are outside and they find a group of Goombas.

"So those things are the Goombas, right?" Sora asked and Mario nods.

"Hey, it's you two!" A voice said and they see the little Goomba girl. "You guys look a lot better. I was really worried about you two! You two were in the forest, but couldn't open your eyes at all." The Goomba girl said.

"Thanks, uh, who're you?" Sora asked.

"I'm Goombaria. I was taking a walk in the forest, where I found you two and I called my daddy, Goompa, and Goombario. They all came and got you two into the inn. I'm glad you're better." Goombaria said.

"Thanks for that, Goombaria." Sora said and Mario nods.

Sora and Mario continue to explore Goomba Village and they find a Goomba wearing a blue cap.

"Hey, you're Mario! And that boy my sister found! I'm Goombario! I'm your biggest fan, Mario! You have no idea what this means for me to meet you!" Goombario said.

"I didn't think Mario was THIS popular." Sora said.

"Are you kidding?! Mario's like the best hero of the Mushroom Kingdom! He's been everywhere! He's always got the best of the bad guys. He's the coolest and I wanna be just like him." Goombario said.

"Wow. I never thought you as a hero, Mario." Sora said grinning making Mario rub his head.

"But, hey, who're you, man? You new around here?" Goombario asked.

"You could say that. I'm Sora." Sora introduced.

"Great to meet you, Sora! If you were able to survive a fall from the sky like that, then you're just as cool as Mario." Goombario said.

"Uh, thanks." Sora said.

Sora and Mario continue to explore Goomba Village and they find an older Goomba.

"Ah, Mario, feeling better? Feel free to rest in our home. Oh, and it looks like this young man's fine too. You're free to stay in our village, if you like." The older Goomba said.

"Thank you, sir, but I can't stay here. I gotta get goin' to find my friends." Sora said and Mario nods.

"What? You have to leave so soon?" The older Goomba asked.

"Yeah. Mario has to go to this Shooting Star Summit." Sora said.

"Ah, something important, no doubt. The summit's near Toad Town. I'm afraid you'll have wait a bit. I need to fix this gate first. That earthquake the other day really did a job on it. I thought the sky was falling. Don't worry, this gate'll be fixed in a jiffy." The older Goomba said.

"Okay. Let's look around for a bit longer, Mario." Sora said and Mario nods.

Sora and Mario decide to go into a house and they find a door taking to the house's balcony where they find an old Goomba.

"Uh, excuse me..." Sora said getting the old Goomba's attention making him turn.

"Oh, you startled me! Mario was it? You've awakened at last. Knew you'd pull through. Seems like this boy made it too. Call me Goompa. I'm the Goomba grandfather so I'm Goompa." Goompa said.

"Whatever you say, Goompa." Sora said.

"Sorry to sound rude, but I'm bust trying to fix this veranda. Could you come back later?" Goompa asked.

"Okay." Sora said as he and Mario go back outside.

Sora and Mario are back outside and they find Goombario.

"Mario! Sora! My dad was looking for you! The gate's finally fixed. Looks like you'll be going to Toad Town and then Shooting Star Summit." Goombario said.

"Thanks, Goombario. C'mon, Mario." Sora said and Mario nods.

The two go for the older Goomba to talk to him.

"What a job that was! Sorry to keep you two waiting. The gate's finally fixed. If you take the road straight ahead, you'll eventually reach Toad Town. Shooting Star Summit is just beyond there." The older Goomba said.

"Thank you." Sora said.

"It's too bad you can't stay... I feel like I just met you, but you have stuff to do. Come back and visit if you can." The older Goomba said.

"Best of luck, Mario and I hope you find your friends, Sora." Goombaria said.

"Thanks." Sora said.

"Heee! Yeee hee heee!" A voice laughed.

"Huh?" Sora asked and they look up to see a figure in the air and it's an old female turtle like creature with white hair, wearing purple robes, purple witch hat, glasses, and riding on a broomstick.

(Theme: Kammy Koopa's Theme)

"Bleah heh heh heh heh heh... So, my instincts were right... Mario, I can't believe you're on your feet after taking such a beating from King Bowser. You're a hardy one. I was smart to check on you." The turtle creature said.

"Huh, hey, who're you supposed to be? Some weird flying thing?" Sora asked.

"Weird?! You insolent little...! I am the beautiful Koopa with a beautiful name; Kammy Koopa! Wait a minute... I've never seen you before... Ah, that doesn't matter. I have no time for brats like you! Mario, hear this! It is useless for you to try to save Princess Peach! Laughable! King Bowser is more powerful than even you can deal with this time. I have a gift for you!" Kammy said as she takes out a wand and casts a spell creating a big block crushing the gate and blocking the way. "Nyeah heh heh heh heh! Mario, you will kneel and weep when you see the wonderful changes King Bowser's made! This world is ours!" Kammy said as she flies off.

"What a hag." Sora said and Mario nods.

"Darn it! I just had that gate fixed! What a fiend that Kammy Koopa! Did you hear what she said about the Princess? It didn't sound good." The older Goomba said.

"What'd she mean by save Princess Peach? You mean she's been kidnapped?" Sora asked and Mario nods.

"Bowser kidnapped Princess Peach again?! Now you really DO have to go to Shooting Star Summit and save her!" The older Goomba said.

"Yeah, but that block's in the way." Sora said.

"Dad, we have to do something." Goombaria said.

"I have an idea! Maybe we can use Goompa's big hammer to break that block! He's using it to fix that veranda. Go ask him for it." The older Goomba said.

"Okay, c'mon." Sora said and Mario nods.

Sora and Mario make their way back to the house and for the balcony but there is no balcony.

"Uh, wasn't there a balcony the last time we came here?" Sora asked and Mario nods. "Oh, no!" Sora said as he and Mario fall.

(Field Theme: Across the Road)

Sora and Mario fall but manage to land lightly on the ground.

"I guess being flat as paper does come in handy." Sora said but sees the broken balcony. "What happened?" Sora asked.

Sora and Mario start moving and they find Goompa.

"Oooh, my back..." Goompa said but sees Sora and Mario. "Oh, Mario, young man. I remember a great crashing noise and then the veranda collasped and I fell." Goompa said.

"Yeah, that happened to us too." Sora said and Mario nods.

"Well, we're all okay, but that block's in the way so we can't go home." Goompa said looking at the block.

"Another block? Did that Kammy hag do this?" Sora asked and Mario asks for something.

"A hammer? Of course! Where did it go? I was using it to fix the veranda so it should be here somewhere. It must have fallen somewhere." Goompa said.

"Well, let's find that hammer." Sora said.

Sora, Mario, and Goompa begin searching for the hammer and they arrive at an area full of bushes and they begin searching through the bushes until Mario finds what looks like a wooden hammer.

"Alright! We found it!" Sora cheered.

"I'll wager that if you use that hammer, you can break down that block." Goompa said.

"Let's head back." Sora said.

The trio make their way back to the block area but then something pushes Goompa back.

"What...?" Sora asked.

(Theme: Jr. Troopa's Theme)

Arriving is what looks like a little Koopa wearing an egg shell.

"Who are you guys?! This is MY playground, idiots! Nobody sets foot in here without my permission! NODBOY! Prepare to start crying at the feet of Master Jr. Troopa!" Jr. Troopa yelled.

"Look, kid, we don't want any trouble. We're trying to..." Sora was cut off.

"Shut up! Prepare for pain!" Jr. Troopa yelled.

(Boss Theme: Vs. Jr. Troopa)

"Just who IS this brat?" Sora asked.

"That's Jr. Troopa! He's the boss of the neighborhood gang." Goompa said.

"So, he's a bully." Sora said.

"Basically, yes. He's just all bark and no bite. You can beat him." Goompa said.

"Well, I normally don't like fighting kids, but..." Sora said summoning his Keyblade. "I think a little spanking is in order." Sora said and Mario nods.

Sora goes to Jr. Troopa and delivers three attacks with his Keyblade while Mario delivers a jumping attack.

"Why you...!" Jr. Troopa growled as he delivers a jump attack at Mario.

Sora delivers three more attacks with his Keyblade while Mario jumps on Jr. Troopa who retaliates with jumping on Sora but Mario uses his hammer to attack Jr. Troopa while Sora delivers three attacks with his Keyblade dealing damage to Jr. Troopa.

"Grrrr! I was just getting warmed up!" Jr. Troopa said.

Jr. Troopa jumps at Sora and then at Mario but Mario attacks Jr. Troopa with his hammer while Sora delivers three attacks with his Keyblade but Jr. Troopa powers himself up and delivers a jumping attack at Mario doing a bit more damage but Sora delivers three attacks with his Keyblade while Mario attacks with his hammer and after enough attacks they finish off Jr. Troopa.

"Take THAT!" Sora said spinning his Keyblade like a baton while Mario gives a thumbs up.

"SHOOOOT! I was winning too! I'll be back, Mario and, whoever you are!" Jr. Troopa yelled.

"The name's Sora! Don't forget it!" Sora said.

"Oh, I won't! I'll remember it alright! Next time, you're MINE, Mario and Sora!" Jr. Troopa yelled as he leaves but comes back. "I mean it! I'll be back!" Jr. Troopa yelled and leaves again.

"Oh, I bet." Sora said.

Sora, Mario, and Goompa return to the block area and Mario uses the hammer to destroy the block opening the way and they keep moving but they come across Goombas.

"Hey, more Goombas." Sora said.

"Not so fast, Sora! Those Goombas are loyal to Bowser." Goompa said.

"You mean that king guy Kammy mentioned?" Sora asked and Mario nods. "So, in other words, they're bad guys." Sora said and Mario nods again.

Sora and Mario keep going while fighting off Goombas in their way and they later return to Goomba Village.

"Never fear, kids! Thanks to young Mario and young Sora, I made it back!" Goompa said as they go through the gate.

"Goompa, where have you been? I looked outside and then you and the veranda were gone!" Goombario said.

"I was so worried, Goompa!" Gommbaria said.

"Sorry, kids! I didn't mean to make you fret. You can take it easy." Goompa said and turns to the two. "Before I forget, I've decided to give you something." Goompa said going into the house.

"Hey, Mario, Sora, were you guys beating up bad guys on the way back? I study self-defense by reading books and listening to Dad and Goompa. I work hard to be just like you, Mario." Goombario said.

"Really?" Sora asked.

"Yeah, Goombario's head's hard as a rock. When he headbonks someone, it really hurts." Gommbaria said.

"Oh, stop, Goombaria. It IS true..." Goombario said.

Just then Goompa returns.

"I've been wanting to give you this, Mario." Goompa said giving Mario a new ability.

(Learned: Power Jump)

"Cool, so Mario learns a new ability?" Sora asked.

"Yep. I figured he needs it more. Now, listen, Mario, you're goin' to save the Princess from Bowser's clutches?" Goompa asked and Mario nods.

"Mario can totally beat up Bowser with one hand tied behind his back!" Goombario said.

"Hush, Goombario. Mario, I'd like you keep that hammer. It'd serve you well. If I were younger, I'd help you, but the years have weighed on me." Goompa said.

"Adventure...you guys are so lucky! You get to rescue the Princess. I wanna go on adventures too." Goombario said.

"Well, if you like adventures, Goombario and if you're able to defend yourself, maybe you can go with us." Sora said.

"Huh?" Goombario asked.

"I was just thinking the same thing. Goombario, you're not a child anymore and evil times are upon us. I'm sure Mario and Sora would like having you around." Goompa said.

"Really?! Me?! I can really go?!" Goombario asked.

"What do you think, Mario?" Sora asked and Mario nods.

"Oh, YES! You guys won't regret this!" Goombario said.

(Goombario has joined you!)

Abilities:

Headbonk

Tattle

"Goombario's so lucky!" Goombaria said.

"I know Goombario will prove to be a worthy companion. I think it's about time for my nap." Goompa said going back in the house.

"This is so cool! I get to be with Mario and I can't wait to get to know you more, Sora!" Goombario said.

"Me too, Gommbario. Welcome aboard." Sora said grinning.

Sora, Mario, and Goombario go for the block and Mario uses his hammer to destroy it.

"Alright, now we can go to this Shooting Star Summit." Sora said and Mario nods.

"Let's go." Goombario said as they leave Goomba Village.

The trio are now on the road and begin making their way for Toad Town while fighting off Goombas in their way but Sora has a question.

"So, Mario, did you actually fall from the sky too?" Sora asked and Mario nods. "How?" Sora asked and Mario begins explaining everything about Peach having a party in her castle but then it began floating in the sky with Bowser's castle becoming one with it and Mario also explains about fighting the Koopa King but uses the Star Rod to become powerful and defeated Mario. "I see, so that Bowser guy took over Peach's castle, used this Star Rod and beat you and now you have to hurry and save her?" Sora asked and Mario nods.

"You said you were looking for your friends, right, Sora? Who're they?" Goombario asked.

"There's two of 'em. The loud one's Donald. He's a mage with a big temper. The other's an easy-going one named Goofy. He's like our voice of reason. We got separated when we were...fighting something and that's how I ended up in your village. Now I gotta find 'em." Sora said.

"Don't worry. I'm sure they're around here somewhere." Goombario said.

The trio continue to move through the road while fighting off more Goombas and Paragoombas and they later arrive at the next part of the road.

"Hey, hey! Hold it right there! You! Yeah, you! Don't move!" A voice yelled.

"Huh?" Sora asked as they look up to see two Gommbas with one being blue while the other is red.

"You, the one in red with the cap! You're Mario! You can't get past here, Mr. Big Shot!" The red Goomba said.

"Oh, yeah? Says who?" Sora asked.

"It's a direct order from the Goomba King! If you wanna get past, you gotta get through the Gooma Bros. Me, Red Goomba and my brother, Blue Goomba." Red Goomba said.

"Okay, bring it on!" Sora said and Mario nods.

"Oh, they wanna fight, Red. Let's get 'em!" Blue Goomba said.

(Battle Theme: Hey You!)

The trio confront the Goomba Bros and Mario delivers a jump attack at Blue Goomba while Sora delivers three attacks with his Keyblade at Red Goomba while Goombario delivers a headbonk attack at Blue Goomba.

"You think you're tough, huh? How about THIS?" Blue Goomba asked as he headbonks on Mario.

Red Goomba delivers his headbonk on Sora but Mario retaliates with using Power Jump on Blue Goomba and Sora casts Fire at Blue Goomba and they defeat him.

"Nooo! Blue Goomba! You hurt my little brother! You'll pay for that!" Red Gommba yelled.

Goombario delivers a headbonk on Red Goomba who retaliates with headbonking on Goombario but Sora delivers three attacks with his Keyblade damaging Red Goomba while Mario delivers an attack with his hammer while Goombario headbonks on Red Goomba who retaliates with headbonking Mario who strikes back with a double jump attack while Sora casts Blizzard on Red Goomba dealing ice damage while Goombario double headbonks Red Goomba but Red Goomba headbonks on Mario who retalaites with a hammer attack while Sora delivers three attacks with his Keyblade while Goombario headbonks and they finish off Red Goomba.

"That's the power of the Keyblade!" Sora said grinning while Mario gives a thumbs up.

The two Goomba brothers begin crying over their loss.

"Had enough?" Sora asked.

"We'll let you go for now!" Red Goomba said as they leave.

The trio continue moving through the road as they find a sign that says 'Toad Town' and keep going but they arrive at what looks like a castle tower and they find the Goomba Bros. going for the tower.

"King Goomba! Help us!" Red Goomba cried.

"Mario and that spiky kid beat us up!" Blue Goomba cried as they go into the tower.

The trio stop at the tower and look at it.

"See that building over there? I'm pretty sure there used to be a bridge on the other side." Goombario said.

"If so, then what happened to it?" Sora asked.

Just then a quake occurs making the trio jump and coming out of the tower is a giant Goomba wearing a crown and white split mustache.

"So, Mario, it's true! You made it this far! I respect you for that. Unfortunately, this is as far as you'll ever get! I, the great King Goomba, will see to it that you advance no further!" King Goomba said.

"You hear that? Not one step! Scared now?" Red Goomba asked.

"Yeah, you're scared! Wanna say sorry now?" Blue Goomba asked.

"Wow, he's a huge Goomba." Sora said.

"You're telling me. Still, he's no match for you guys." Goombario said.

"Mario, let's get him." Sora said and Mario nods.

"Ready to face my wrath? You better be!" King Goomba said as they confront the trio.

(Boss Theme: Vs. King Goomba)

"Beat him up, King Goomba!" Red Goomba said.

"We got your back!" Blue Goomba said.

"Leave them to me!" King Goomba said.

"Guys, we should deal with the Goomba Bros. first." Goombario said.

"Good idea. They're pretty weak after our fight." Sora said and Mario nods.

Sora casts Blizzard at both Red Goomba and Blue Goomba and quickly defeats them allowing Mario to jump on King Goomba while Goombario double headbonks on King Goomba who retaliates with a foot attack getting Mario but Sora aerial triple attacks with his Keyblade while Mario attacks with his hammer while Goombario headbonks but King Goomba jumps and makes a quake making nuts hanging from a tree fall over at the trio dealing some damage but Mario double jumps at King Goomba while Sora aerial triple attacks with his Keyblade while Goombario double headbonks but King Goomba delivers a foot attack on Sora who retaliates with casting Fire dealing fire damage while Mario attacks with his hammer while Goombario headbonks but King Goomba delivers a foot attack but Sora casts Blizzard while Mario double jump attacks and they finish off King Goomba.

"Nothing to it!" Sora said putting the Keyblade behind his head while Mario throws his hat in the air and back on his head.

"H-How could I lose?!" King Goomba asked as he and the Goomba Bros. go back into the tower.

"I knew we could do it!" Goombario said.

"Yeah, but how can we get past here? That tower's blocking the way." Sora said.

Mario searches a way to get through and he finds something in the bushes and it's a blue switch and presses it.

"Uh, Mario. Good fight and all that! I should warn you... If you find a strange switch somewhere, don't press it." King Goomba said.

"Uh, too late. He already did." Sora said.

"Wh-Wh-What?!" King Goomba asked as the tower starts shaking and the tower is destroyed as a bridge is being created while King Goomba and the Goomba Bros. fly into the air.

"Ooookay? That happened." Sora said.

"Look, the bridge is made. We can cross it." Goombario said.

"Cool, let's go." Sora said.

The trio cross the bridge to reach the other side and make their way for the next part of the road but unknowing to them Kammy Koopa is watching them and flies through the sky on her broomstick.


Later Kammy Koopa makes her way for a flying castle with the top having a white and red castle while the bottom has a more evil looking castle with an evil clown like smile and enters the castle.

(Theme: Bowser's Rage)

Kammy enters a castle room and finds a big turtle like monster with red hair, horns, sharp claws, teeth, spiked green shell, and wearing spiked bands and collar.

"Mighty King Bowser... I've been looking for you." Kammy Koopa said. "A report, Your Evilness: Mario defeated the Goomba King. It wasn't just him, though. There's another person with him and it's a spiky boy carrying some sort of giant key. They're heading for Toad Town now." Kammy informed.

"What?! Unbelievable! What was Goomba King thinking?! I used the Star Rod to make him king because he begged me and Mario whips him easily? What a wimp! You also said there's some spiky brat carrying a giant key?! Where'd that even come from? Who is he?" Bowser asked.

"I've been spying on them, you see and I believe his name is Sora. I do not know where he is from, but with a weapon he's carrying, he could be a threat." Kammy said.

"Pah! I'm not scared of some stupid kid with a toy! No key weapon thing is a match for my Star Rod!" Bowser said.

"Of course, you're right, Your Rudeness." Kammy said.

"Besides, if that stupid kid and Mario do come here, I'll cook 'em, no problem!" Bowser said.

"Try to calm yourself, Your Vileness. Goomba King was small time. I already figured he'd fail. It's true that with the Star Rod, you are invincible. You can beat Mario with one claw tied behind your back and that whipper snapper's key weapon is obviously no match for the Star Rod." Kammy said.

"Yep, that's right! By the way, Kammy, those Star Spirits we captured don't have any way of giving Mario power, do they?" Bowser asked.

"Oh, don't worry yourself about that. They're each being guarded by your handpicked minions. Not even Mario or that snot-nosed brat can save all seven of them." Kammy said.

"The closest Star Spirit to Mario is that one at Koopa Bros. Fortress, right? If Mario somehow reaches there, can the Koopa Bros. defeat him?" Bowser said.

(Theme: Koopa Bros'. Theme)

"Don'tcha worry, King Bowser!" A voice said and they see four Koopas wearing different colored masks and shells that are red, green, yellow, and black and they make poses.

"Here come the Koopa Bros.! Uh-huh! Oh, yeah! We're the coolest of the cool!" The red Koopa said.

"Kammy, are you sure they can get the job done? Goomba King was big, but he lost to Mario and that stupid brat." Bowser asked.

"Get real, King Bowser! Goomba King was huge, but he was a wimpola. We're nothin' like him. We got the power of teamwork! We can pound that Mario in seconds flat!" The red Koopa said.

"And if that's not enough, we'll even make that spiky haired kid Kammy mentioned cry and run to his mommy when he sees us." The black Koopa said

"That's right, sell it! Show King Bowser your special attack!" Kammy said.

"Yes, ma'am! Ready, Bros.?" The red Koopa said as they begin showing their attack.

"W-Wow! This is...wow!" Bowser said impressed.

"How'd you like it, Bowser? Pretty cool, huh?" The red Koopa asked.

"Excellent and I'm not that easily impressed!" Bowser said.

"Mario and that brat won't stand a chance." Kammy said.

"Hey, about that Star Spirit I locked up in your fortress, who's guarding it?" Bowser asked making the four look at each other.

"Uh...nobody, sir! We..." The red Koopa was cut off.

"IDIOTS! Use your heads! Get back to your fortress and guard that Star Spirit!" Bowser yelled as the Koopa Bros. start moving.


Meanwhile Sora, Mario, and Goombario continue moving through the road and they later arrive at different place.

(Field Theme: Toad Town)

(Toad Town)

The trio arrive at a town full of Toads of different colors and they find a Toad going for them.

"Mario! I'm so glad you're okay! This town has been in an uproar! The Princess is kidnapped! The castle uprooted! I don't know what we can do about all this... Mario, please save Her Highness!" Toad said and Mario nods.

"Don't worry, we'll find a way." Sora said.

"Huh? Who're you?" Toad asked.

"I'm Sora and I'm helping Mario out." Sora said and Mario nods.

The trio begin moving through town while passing many Toads and they go to a different area of town and they find a big door with a star on it and they open the door taking them somewhere else.

(Castle Grounds)

Sora and Mario arrive at the grounds where everything is ruined.

"Whoa, what happened?" Sora asked and Mario says something. "Oh, so this is where Peach's castle was before it floated into the sky?" Sora asked and Mario nods.

The trio continue moving through the ruined grounds and arrive at a different area and cross a bridge where they see stars falling from the sky and they go to a different place.

(Field Theme: Shooting Star Summit)

(Shooting Star Summit)

The trio arrive at a summit where more stars are falling and they begin climbing up the summit until they reach the top where they find Eldstar.

"Welcome, Mario. We've been expecting you." Eldstar said as six more stars appear. "We are the seven Star Spirits. Our job is to grant the wishes of good people from our home in Star Haven, a place high beyond the sky. We must tell you something very important. Listen carefully. The other day, Bowser and his followers invaded our peaceful Star Haven. Bowser stole our most prized treasure, the Star Rod, which we've cared for since the beginning of time." Eldstar explained.

"The Star Rod...is powerful beyond belief. It can grant any wish. For as long as we can remember, Bowser has been making wishes, such as... 'I'd like to trounce Mario' or 'I want Princess Peach to like me'. Of course, Stars ignore selfish wishes. As a result, his wishes were never granted." The same female Star Spirit with the bow said.

"Bowser...that fiend... When he found we've been ignoring his wishes, he came and stole the Star Rod from us so he can grant his own wishes. He seems content right now, mainly because he defeated you and captured the Princess. Soon enough, I fear he will wish for more...and something terrible will happen." A purple Star Spirit with goggles said.

"It is the responsibility of the seven Star Spirits to keep the Star Rod safe and use it properly. We must get the Star Rod back from Bowser and return it to its rightful place. In order to do this, Mario, we need your help." A blue Star Spirit wearing a blue sailor hat said.

"Sadly...right now you are not strong enough to challenge Bowser...he has made himself all-powerful by making wishes with the Star Rod. He is terrible to behold!" A pink female Star Spirit said.

"Once we seven Star Spirits are reunited in Star Haven, we can give you the power to fight Bowser even with his newfound strength. With our help, you can prevail." A Star Spirit carrying a book said.

"Mario, we are... Alas, we've nearly exhausted our power to talk to you. Although it looks like we're there beside you, it is only an illusion. We're using all of our strength to communicate with you over a great distance, but even now, our strength is fading. We've been caught and are being held by Bowser's followers in different places throughout the Mushroom Kingdom. Please, Mario, first of all, you must rescue us." The seventh Star Spirit said.

"In order to take the Star Rod back from Bowser...and save Princess Peach... We need your help." Eldstar said and sees Sora. "You...young man, it seems Mario has brought you here as well as instructed. I am unsure about you, but you appear special. Please, I ask that you help Mario save us from Bowser's minions. You are our last hope now, Mario and we will..." Eldstar stops talking as the Star Spirits fade away.

"It looks like things have gotten more serious." Sora said and Mario nods.

"I know. I'm worried about the Princess." Goombario said.

"So, I guess now we gotta find all seven of these Star Spirits and get that Star Rod back from Bowser." Sora said crossing his arms.


Meanwhile in the floating castle a woman with long blonde hair, wearing a pink dress, white gloves, and a gold crown is in a pink room sulking.

"Mario's probably hurt... Everyone's in prison... The Mushroom Kingdom will be destroyed if things continue the way they're going... Something must be done. If only there was someone to help me." The woman said but then the door opens revealing Bowser.

"Gwaa ha ha ha ha! My dear Princess Peach! How are you doing this fine day?" Bowser asked.

"It's no use waiting for Mario to come this time, my dear. We're high above. Even Mario doesn't have a chance of reaching us up here." Kammy said.

"You know, as long as I have this Star Rod, no one in the Mushroom Kingdom can touch me. You know the power that grants everyone's wishes? It's all mine! It's wonderful." Bowser said.

"Imagine what it's like down in your kingdom. Your subjects must be so upset because their wishes won't be granted. It's delightful. They deserve it for how they treat us Koopas over the years." Kammy said.

"If you want anything, just ask me, Princess. I grant wishes now. I'll only grant requests that I like. Enjoy your stay here." Bowser said.

"You best watch yourself, Princess. No casuing trouble." Kammy said as they leave the room.

"If only someone can help me..." Peach said but then she hears a knock making her turn to see a small star knocking on the window and so Peach opens it allowing the star to come in.

(Theme: Twink's Theme)

"Hello, Princess Peach! Pleased to meet you! My name is Twink." Twink introduced.

"You... You're a Star Kid. How did you get here?" Peach asked.

"I came from Star Haven to grant your wish. It IS our job to grant wishes." Twink said.

"Oh, so you came here when I wished someone could help?" Peach asked.

"Yes." Twink said.

"Oh, thank you. Here's my wish; Go right now and take that Star Rod from Bowser." Peach said.

"Uh, sorry, but that's a little much for a novice Star like me... Maybe one of the honorable Star Spirits from Star Haven could grant a wish like that. Can you ask for something easy for a small Star to do?" Twink asked.

"Well, can you take me away from here? Everyone in my castle has been captured and I have to save them." Peach said.

"Uh, sorry, I don't think I can do that either... I just got called up to the sky a day ago. I can't do big wishes yet..." Twink said.

"Hmm, well, Mario will do something to save us. He's on his way right now." Peach said and then gets an idea. "Oh, Twink, do you think you can find Mario? I want you to give something to him." Peach said giving Twink a necklace with a star on it.

"It's a Lucket Star! Okay, I'll do it! I'll get to the Mushroom Kingdom as soon as I can!" Twink said.

"Also, can you deliver a message to Mario? Tell him that I'm fine and he shouldn't worry. Can you tell him that?" Peach asked.

"You bet! I'll deliver the message!" Twink said leaving.

Peach walks out to the castle's balcony.

"Oh, Mario, wherever you are, please be safe..." Peach said.


Mario, Sora, and Goombario leave Shooting Star Summit and make their way back to Toad Town but as they start moving something hits Sora's head.

"Owww!" Sora said rubbing his head.

"You okay?" Goombario asked.

"What hit me?" Sora asked and sees a small star.

"Oh, I'm sorry! I was in a huge hurry." The star said and then sees Mario. "You! You're Mario! Thank the Stars I found you!" The star cheered.

"Uh, do you know that talking star?" Sora asked but Mario shakes his head.

"Oh, sorry. My name is Twink. Princess Peach asked me to give you something. Here it is!" Twink said taking out the Lucky Star and gives it to Mario.

"Gee, thanks, Twink." Sora said.

"Hehehehe!" A voice laughed and they see a Magikoopa arriving.

"What?! Were you following me?!" Twink asked.

"Foolish Star Kid! If I followed you here, I'd find Mario! If I defeat Mario here, I'll be famous!" The Magikoopa said.

"Yeah, right!" Sora said taking out his Keyblade while Mario prepares to fight.

(Battle Theme: Hey You!)

Mario delivers a double jump attack at the Magikoopa knocking him off his broomstick allowing Sora to deliver three strikes with his Keyblade while Goombario double headbonks but the Magikoopa fires a magical blast at Mario who strikes back with his hammer while Sora casts Fire causing fire damage while Goombario headbonks and they manage to defeat the Magikoopa.

"Nice work, Mario! You really ARE as strong as they say!" Twink said and turns to Sora. "And you're really amazing with that weapon!" Twink said.

"Thanks." Sora rubbing his cheek.

"I know you'll beat Bowser in no time. I'm going back to Princess' Peach's side. I may not be strong enough to really help her, but at least I can tell her you're okay. See you later, Mario and, uh..." Twink stops talking.

"Oh, right. I'm Sora." Sora introduced.

"See you later, Mario and Sora." Twink said as he leaves but comes back. "I forgot, Princess Peach wants me to tell you, Mario, that she's fine and you shouldn't worry. I'll do my best to help her." Twink said as he leaves again.

"He's going back to Bowser's castle." Goombario said.

"What a brave kid. Well, we should get going too." Sora said and Mario nods.

The trio return to Toad Town but they find a Toad.

"Oh, Mario! Someone named Merlon's looking for you. He lives in a hut with a spinning roof." Toad said.

"Thanks." Sora said.

The trio find a blue house with a spinning roof and Mario tries to knocking on it.

"Merlon is out!" A voice said through the door but Mario knocks again. "Why do you keep knocking? I'm telling you he's out!" The voice said as the door open causing Mario and Sora to fall flat on the ground and someone comes out and it's a blue robed figure. "What? Why are two strangers sleeping on the floor in front of my house? Wait, that face. It's very familiar to me." The robed figure said and Mario and Sora get up.

"Ugh, that hurt..." Sora said.

"It must be! You're Mario! I've been waiting for you! You should have come earilier! Well, you're here. Come in." The robed figure said and the trio enter the house.

The trio are now in the figure's house.

"Where to begin... My name is Merlon, I'm a wizard." Merlon introduced.

"Merlon... A wizard... Souns awfully like Merlin..." Sora said.

"When I was reading the stars the other day, an oracle came to me. What I discovered is very important and it concerns you. Before we get to that, there are things we must discuss. It's a long story, but I'll shorten it. You see, it was in the old days when one of my ancestors were up on Shooting Star Summit, but one day..." Merlon begins telling his story making Sora and Mario bored to the point they begin falling asleep. "...and that is all that matters." Merlon finished his story. "Huh? Hey! Are you two listening to me?" Merlon asked.

"Huh? Oh, yeah!" Sora said and Mario nods.

"Well then, that is why I am able to help you. If you feel lost, you can come to me. I can predict a path for you, but for a small price. Right now, your main goal must be to save Princess Peach, but first, you must first head to a fortress of the Koopa Bros. To reach their fortress, go east on the road in front of the Toad House." Merlon said.

"Okay, thanks, Merlon." Sora said as they leave the house. "So, we're going to the Koopa Bros'. fortress first. We'd better get moving." Sora said and Mario nods in agreement and the trio begin moving from Toad Town.


Well, there's the prologue for the story and boy was this a long one. I hope you enjoyed this and hope you'll look forward for more. Will Sora and Mario reach the Koopa Bros'. fortress in time? Will they save the first Star Spirit? What of Donald and Goofy? I'll see you in Chapter 1. Goodbye for now.